Kaduna Train Attack: Survivor recounts how dozens were kidnaped

Yakubu Aku remembers the sequence of events as kidnappers attacked the Kaduna-bound train two months ago.

Ethiopia unrest: Bold arrest of 4,000 spells fear in Amhara

Politicians, journalists and militia men are targeted, leaving former allies feeling betrayed.

The man turning mud into eco-friendly ‘concrete’

Gnanli Landrou has invented a special powder that turns earth into a greener version of concrete

Egypt: Somali teen who allegedly killed attacker released

The girl, 15, says she acted in self-defence after a tuk-tuk driver tried to rape her in Egypt.

Africa’s top Champions League final moments – Drogba, Salah, Eto’o, Mendy and Abedi Pele

Before Liverpool's meeting with Real Madrid, BBC Sport Africa looks at the top six African moments in European Champions League finals.

Drought’s devastating toll on Somalia’s children

The United Nations is warning that the country risks famine should global food prices continue to rise.

How ex-Gambia President Yahya Jammeh’s US mansion was seized

The US says the money raised by selling Yahya Jammeh's luxury home will be used to help his victims.

Traore on 2005 Champions League final: ‘I knew destiny was with us’

The Malian defender was the first person from his country to be a member of a Champions League winning team.

Africa’s week in pictures: 20-26 May 2022

A selection of the best photos from across Africa and beyond this week.

Using 3D-printing to build a school in Madagascar

Maggie Grout has started an NGO that will 3D-print schools where access to education is not guaranteed.